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all sets above are very hard, but not to failure. ie if i struggle very hard with last rep or my form goes down i dont do the next one...if i excess the upper limit of rep range during given set ill add weight for next set..

i must admit that since now i was doing kind of routine that i did straight sets and when i was ablo to complete 4 sets 6 reps with given weight i upped weight next workout. so only last set was very hard for me (but previous ones a bit less). so i got to rethink this yes? i should push all sets for max and add also some dropsets/rest paused reps/forced reps/partials to last sets?

Before I add anything I would like to know your age, nutrition macro's, how long you have been lifting (both pre bbing and since a bber). These will have a bearing on your workouts and style. Being your a bber pics would be cool also. ^5 . So we can see your progress please.

Before I add anything I would like to know your age, nutrition macro's, how long you have been lifting (both pre bbing and since a bber). These will have a bearing on your workouts and style. Being your a bber pics would be cool also. ^5 . So we can see your progress please.

Im only an amateur. Dont plan to do any shows. I just want to look big and strong. I went from 66kilos to 78 kilos in 2.5 years but i still look like a pussy, bigger though. Just need solid mass and then care about details.

I dont have any photos currently. I just look as many people who dont even train. I am ectomorph and really struggled to get to this 78 kilos (but added LITTLE fat). I can say that i have a bit disproportion between lower and upper body. My legs are naturally MUCH bigger than torso...dont know if it is relevant information though...

Im very patient and my priority is to add mass. What do you think about this routine above? I took it from Aram Hamparian's (natural bb champion) website. and changed only A BIT. id also like to include some flat bench also...

If you have a real hard time gaining, then you should train in the correct manner for such people. A focus on a few big compound exercises and NOT MUCH ELSE. You need to devote as much recovery as you can to getting stronger on the big lifts. Most 'bodybuilding' websites and routines will not do much for you until you teach your body to be strong and grow. Until then I invite you to do some searches for "Hardgainer Training' and see what that has to offer you. Remember, a routine is more than just sets and reps and exercise names; it should include progression and some form of cycles or percentages.

I'm probably not the best to speak on this, but that routine does seem a bit much. From a trainer standpoint, I will tell you stick to basic compund movements, as a fellow iron enthusiast I say stick to the basic compound movements and you will see way more results. Rather than just barraging you body with so many exercises, pick one compound movement and atleast 1 exercise for each muscle that's involved. Just my thoughts, though many of my clients are athletes and security, I rarely get a guy/gal that wants to train like a bber...so again I may not be an authority on this subject!